A good way to evaluate your weight is to calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI).  BMI estimates how much you should weigh based on your height.  To calculate your BMI or your ideal body weight, click here.

Although BMI is a simple way to evaluate whether your weight puts you at potential risk for health problems, a number of other factors may also affect your health.

These include:

• General health history
• Level of physical activity
• Diet
• Waist measurement
• Smoking history
• Family health history
• Blood pressure
• Blood sugar
• Cholesterol levels 

Your physician can help evaluate your BMI and these other factors to determine your overall health picture.